Bears will face 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in his first start

Jimmy Garoppolo officially got named the 49ers starting quarterback Tuesday, exactly four weeks weeks after arriving in a trade from New England and opening his press conference by saying: "Thrilled to be here right now". Murphy and Garoppolo worked together during the team's bye week recently and they've developed a bit of a rapport, something that Garoppolo will start establishing with pas catchers Marquise Goodwin, Carlos Hyde and George Kittle this week. The four-year veteran is slated for free agency after the season, but Shanahan said the 49ers are willing to give him the franchise tag to ensure he stays in 2018. Beathard was a third-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. He made his debut with his new team on Sunday in mop-up duty after Beathard left with a leg injury.

Garoppolo 96 passing attempts over 18 games has completed 67.7 percent of his throws, including six touchdowns and no interceptions.

Beathard suffered a bruised knee and strained hip Sunday, but neither was deemed serious. Beathard went down with an injury.

Beathard was 22 of 38 for 201 yards and no touchdowns against the Seahawks.

The 49ers announced Tuesday night that Garoppolo, who is from northwest suburban Arlington Heights and played football at Rolling Meadows High School before starting three season at Eastern Illinois University, will start Sunday against the Bears.

After the game, Shanahan said Garoppolo's three snaps, including his impressive touchdown throw, wouldn't factor in his decision. "I'll have a decision for you guys by Wednesday".

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